Electrical Engineer II – Computing Products (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II to join our Avionics Network Hardware team within the Computing Products Department of the Displays, Controls, Computing & Networking Directorate. Our team develops and sustains high‑bandwidth, mission‑critical networking solutions supporting both avionics aircraft control and airline information services. Our product portfolio includes: Next‑generation network and computing solutions, ARINC 664 network switches and end systems, High‑performance, high‑assurance computing modules, Video and graphics processing hardware. In this role you will be involved in the development of digital hardware circuit boards for new products. Responsibilities will also include support of existing products including product recertification driven by minor or major changes, cost savings identification, troubleshooting equipment from the field or OEM assembly line and obsolescence management. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge avionics networking technologies that directly impact aircraft performance, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Previous or current experience in an Electrical Engineering role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital electronics design principles
• Schematic capture experience for creation of digital circuits
• Printed circuit board (PCB) design layout experience
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Be able to multi-task and manage through unexpected events
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES bus technologies
• Experience with High-speed memory interfaces
• Qualification testing experience in DO-160
• Design tools experience for signal integrity and timing analysis
• Capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designing circuit / board layout to support product lifecycle
• Working through product recertification (TSO or PMA) driven by a minor/major changes
• Extracting cost savings solutions to the overall standard cost of the product.
• Supporting production to achieve on time delivery goals
• Resolving product issues and technical inquiries from our OEM customers
• Troubleshooting returned equipment from the field or OEM assembly line
• Evaluating product part change notifications (obsolete parts, end of life parts, etc)
• Evaluate designs for Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
• Requirements capture, tracing, and verification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level